Dec 16, 2021 · It does not mean all heirs, but only the direct bloodline. Occasionally, there is a problem in determining whether a writer of a will or deed meant issue to include descendants …

Apr 15, 2015 · In my experience, when people have said, "Noted," or, more often, "So noted," it means that they have heard me, or pretended to have heard me, and that they have no …

Jul 23, 2018 · People at our workplace sometimes prefer to be called their middle name. However, to find them in the company email directory, a person has to know their legal first …

Sep 9, 2011 · What does the gesture to touch the side of your nose with a forefinger mean? [closed] Ask Question Asked 14 years, 3 months ago Modified 14 years, 3 months ago

This answer does not address the origin of the phrase, and it would be better if you could produce evidence for your interpretation of the meaning.

Aug 17, 2015 · Google Ngram shows that the phrase has been current since around 1880. What does “call things by their name” mean? Does it mean to be straightforward or honest? Is it …

Dec 18, 2018 · "SpaceX and OneWeb, a communications firm, plan to launch satellites in their thousands, not hundreds." What does it mean by "in their thousands"?

Apr 7, 2020 · What does this sentence mean, especially the usage of 'but'? Well, bless their little pea-pickin' hearts but TMW has done it again. Also what does TMW mean?

Oct 3, 2022 · What does it mean in the following context: “new information that nuanced their understanding of the situation.” What does it mean to give nuances to one’s understanding?

May 27, 2013 · FumbleFingers's answer explains the literal meaning of "cut [one's] teeth on [something]," from which the idiomatic use of the term arises. My answer focuses instead on …